UK Watchdog Releases New Cartel Leniency Guidelines

Law360, New York (July 8, 2013, 4:25 PM EDT) -- The U.K. Office of Fair Trading on Monday unveiled updated guidelines for the leniency process in cartel cases, saying it would not require attorney-client privilege to be waived in any instance.

The OFT released a set of guidelines meant to provide a “clear and practical framework” for companies and individuals that apply for lenient treatment in competition cases. Under the new guidelines, attorneys that represent leniency applicants would not be forced to give up legal professional privilege to take part in the leniency program with respect...